storm over water

contest entry for "the cramp" with prompt "a storm at sea in daylight hours"

Destiny crashes
lightning flashes
waters cap with white
An eerie feeling fills the air
walls of darkness consume the light

thunder claps
silence snaps
waves of furry beat the shore
with a wind like dragon's breath
gentle waters are no more

rain drops pelting
courage melting
wicked waters take the mast
thoughts of terror chill the crew
As they sail ahead stead-fast.


Hearts pounding
cries sounding
The smell of doom and fear
Hail drums on the bough
A song for all to hear.

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